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Author: Bob W.Date of Trip: June 2007 My wife and I enjoyed a long, colorful sunrise on the flight from New York, arriving mid-morning in Vienna to begin our 900-mile cruise to Amsterdam. Before we selected this “Great Rivers of Europe” cruise on Grand Circle Travel’s River Melody, we wondered if we would be claustrophobic in a small cabin and whether dining choices would be too limited. We needn’t have worried. Now, post-trip, we unreservedly recommend a river cruise, and this one in particular. Unpacking once, and having your hotel transport you to interesting places is a great way to travel! The Grand Circle staff and crew were superb and thoroughly accommodating. The food choices and quality were excellent. Every cabin on the ship afforded an outside view, was comfortable and had ample storage space and a decent size bathroom. We stayed too busy to use the small TV perched above one of the beds. When we were not enjoying the incredible scenery along the … [Read more...] about Cruising from Vienna to Amsterdam

Many of us spend our time counting the minutes to our next vacation when we can leave our work behind. But for some, working on vacation is far more rewarding than sitting on a beach sipping daiquiris. Not the kind of work that comes from your laptop, but the kind that comes from your heart — a volunteer vacation. Imagine teaching English to children in Costa Rica, working on sea turtle conservation in Ecuador or learning the basics of dolphin society in New Zealand. A volunteer vacation is not just a trip; it is quite literally an odyssey comprised of three parts: service, learning and subsequently getting involved back home. Think of it as a trip that keeps on giving to you and everyone around you. It’s not necessarily for everyone, but if you are intrigued, read on. TransitionsAbroad.com has links to some of the best organizations to consider for your volunteer vacation. Idealist.org also lists volunteer organizations around the world. Once you have found a company with … [Read more...] about Volunteer Vacations: What You Need to Know